Pay Me
Styles of Beyond Lyrics

Yeah
Affirmative reaction to acknowledge what is being said.

Uh huh
Another affirmative reaction to acknowledge what is being said.

I remember forever
Memories that are long-lasting and past experiences that shaped the present.

What I would do to get better
The drive and effort put in to improve oneself.

When I was cruising Winnetka
A reference to a period in time and place where things were better.

That's when the crew was together
A time when everyone was united and together.

We use the music to severe ties
Music as a way to disconnect with old relationships and situations.

For the people in disguise
Those who pretend to be something they're not.

Nevermind never stop
Ignoring obstacles and pushing forward.

Never look back doe
Don't dwell on past mistakes and regretful decisions.

Just keep on going right
Continuously move forward in the right direction.

So that's what I did
Acting upon previous statements to move forward in the right direction.

When I got up in the crib
Referring to a point in time when creating music and lyrics.

Just writing, split my wig
Devotion and focused attention to creating music.

Hmmm
Hmmmm is an exclamation of thinking something through thoroughly.

Can't even think, got a block, I'm stuck
Feeling mentally blocked while trying to create music.

So I had to turn around and dig
Looking for inspiration to continue creating new music.

Reach, reach
Frantically searching for inspiration.

Pull out something
Finding inspiration and material to continue creating new music.

I don't even know why the beat keep bumping
Finding inspiration linked to the rhythm and melody in a song without even realizing it.

Round and round we go
Continuously progressing and moving forward in the creative process.

Pound the ground below
Commitment and dedication to perfecting the art of music production.

Sound of every function
Everything coming together to create a cohesive and polished output of music.

Here it is
Finally finding something that inspires and drives the creation of music.

Turn it up
Amplifying the volume of music to heighten the listening experience.

That's what I like
Feeling positive about a creative output.

When I'm on stage live
Performing music in a live setting to an audience.

And rap in the mic
Rapping and performing music into the microphone for the audience.

And the people in the front
The audience closest to the stage during a music performance.

When they clap when you hype
Reacting positively to a good performance and getting hyped for more music.

And those that smoke
Individuals who smoke tobacco or other substances during a music performance.

When packing the pipe
Actively smoking from a pipe or other device during a music performance.

That's tight
That's good or cool.

Aight so
Agreement or confirmation of what is being said.

Never know when you might just blow
You never know when you might become successful.

So I had to put it down in a song
Having to write about experiences and feelings in a song.

With Styles of Beyond
Collaborating with Styles of Beyond on a song.

And that's how the night goes
Performing music in front of an audience at night.

You want that shit but not for free
The desire for something but not wanting to pay for it.

We don't checks or property
They don't accept checks or property as payment.

So pop that mess but not with me
Don't try to use excuses instead of payment.

Unless you got that proper fee
Only accept payment in the form of money.

And if you can't come up with it
Inability to pay for goods or services.

I can't make impulse purchases
Not being able to spend money unexpectedly.

And blow my dough on kicks and shit
Spending money on unnecessary items.

It's all your fault
Blaming the other party for the lack of compensation.

I'll make you pay you gotta
Ensuring payment for goods or services rendered.

When you've been around in a while
Being experienced in a particular field or industry.

But you ain't getting paid
Not receiving payment despite years of experience.

And people bite your style
Imitators and copycats who take credit for original work.

You want that shit but not for free
Desire for compensation for original work.

You wanna get a check with no respect
Wanting compensation without recognition or respect for original work.

And all they do is smile
Others taking credit for original work and not acknowledging the creator.

When you give it up
When you quit, or give up on original work.

Say what the fuck and change the radio dial
Giving up and switching to another station or activity.

When I'm finally getting paid
Receiving just compensation for original work.

And I'm up in the game
Being successful in your field or industry.

And that's what made me go wild
Feeling ecstatic and overwhelmed by success.

I feed you
Supporting others with your work and creativity.

See what's the difference
Recognizing the uniqueness of your work and its value.

Hear fist to bone
Making a strong, impactful statement or argument.

Today's topic
Referencing a specific topic or discussion.

Fake ass
Insincere or dishonest.

Pimps shoulda say
Pimps or other individuals pretending to be something they're not.

Niggas who think they
Individuals who believe they're something they're not.

Better things
Desire for higher status or success.

Butter things
Going for the easy path or shortcuts.

She say she say huh
Hearsay or rumors about a situation or event.

Player your mising
Ignoring valuable opportunities.

Upon another horizon
Opportunities or events in the future.

Choking on your pre paid Verizon
Spending money on unnecessary things, such as a phone plan.

High as a kite
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Trying to pimp hoes
Manipulating and using women for personal gain.

But you ain't gaming them right
Not being successful in manipulative tactics with women.

I'd be the first to say
Admitting or acknowledging a fault or situation.

I ain't pimping
Not being manipulative or insincere.

Just got a little juice dripping.
Small amount of success or power.

Come through for occasional hitting
Occasionally succeeding and reaping rewards.

Then leave with no bullshitting
Leaving quickly and not getting caught up in games or lies.

Cause it makes no sense to me
Not seeing the value or purpose of a certain situation or event.

When you make up fantasies
Imagining or pretending things are a certain way when they're not.

First thing
Prioritizing a certain action or task.

Gotta get a notch on your side now bum
Trying to prove oneself or gain respect from others.

Cigarette burns on a thigh's weak end?
A reference to a situation where someone is being taken advantage of or in a no-win situation.

All good ain't gold
Things may look good on the surface, but may not have value or substance.

All gold ain't good
Something may look valuable, but not be worth much in reality.

Better get it right
Making sure things are correct and valuable in reality.

All ya'll ain't paying
Not receiving payment for goods or services.

Just sitting by the phone late at night
Waiting for compensation or further instructions.